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solution, along with the other projects and goals of the overall YBIP, in providing reasonable levels of water delivery even during low -flow periods. c. We agree with the statement made in Section 2.8 of the DEIS that "in addition to allowing Reclamation to reduce artificially high flows in the Keechelus Reach, combined operation of the KDRPP and KKC would speedup refill of Kachess Reservoir after it has been drawn down in drought years under KDRPP" alone. This would provide even greater security for water supply while also minimizing the impact on landowners and outdoor recreation resources surrounding Kachess Reservoir. Along with our statement of support for Alternative 4 — Combined KDRPP and KKC, we also have some concerns related to project impacts and the overall DEIS. Those concerns are the following: a. A specific note or comment should be added to Section 4.15 of the DEIS regarding potential land use decisions that may be necessary as the project is implemented. It appears from the DEIS that most, if not all, of the project will be conducted on federal lands and would not be subject to most state or local regulations. However, it is important to know how much private land, if any, is involved as local regulations such as Grade and Fill, Shoreline Master Program, Critical Areas, and zoning regulations may apply and should be noted. b. Reference is made in Section 4.2 regarding future studies that may be necessary to examine more exact impacts upon the slope stability and erosion potential when a specific alternative and accompanying construction is planned. It will be necessary at that time to determine what, if any, Kittitas County Grade and Fill regulation requirements must be met on lands not federally owned. It may be important to note this in Section 4.2 and/or Section 4.15 as mentioned above, c. It appears that none of the construction options being considered require shoreline permits for construction. However, the result of drawdown on Kachess Reservoir will have a significant impact upon private properties and their ordinary high water marls. Reviewing our recent Shoreline Master Program just adopted, there are several policies where such activity could possibly require a shoreline substantial development permit. While the DEIS does state in several areas that all "local, state, and federal" requirements will be met, it should be noted that such activity could require a shoreline.substantial development permit to meet local regulations. d. Kittitas County Code only permits concrete plants on lands zoned "Forest and Range," as it relates to these projects and then only with the approval of a conditional use permit. This should be noted in Section 4.15 if any of the batch plants mentioned for the projects are considered to be operating upon private lands. e. Construction traffic for projects of this magnitude has the potential to severely KITTITAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE • 205 WEST 5T", RM 110 • ELLENSBURG, WA 98926 (509) 962-7508 • FAX (509) 962-7679